What is the cheapest way to get from South Wales to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from South Wales to Birmingham is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Wales to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from South Wales to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Wales and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from South Wales station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Fernhill station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Cardiff North Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between South Wales and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from South Wales to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Cwmbach and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from South Wales to Birmingham?

The distance between South Wales and Birmingham is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Wales to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from South Wales to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from South Wales to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from South Wales to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Birmingham bus from?

South Wales to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the South Wales to Birmingham train from?

South Wales to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cwmbach station.

Train or bus from South Wales to Birmingham?

The best way to get from South Wales to Birmingham is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the South Wales to Birmingham bus arrive?

South Wales to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the South Wales to Birmingham train arrive?

South Wales to Birmingham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from South Wales to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between South Wales to Birmingham is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from South Wales to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from South Wales to Birmingham?

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South Wales to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from South Wales to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain Aberdare - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
3h 48m
£64–99
Drive 111.2 mi
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1. Drive from South Wales to Birminghamcar 111.2 mi
2h 17m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 2m
£30–61
Train via Hereford
1. Take the train from Cwmbach to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Herefordtrain
3. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 44m
£49–104

South Wales to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 129 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between South Wales and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Cwmbach to Birmingham New Street via Cardiff Central in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fernhill station to Birmingham Coach Station via Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 8, Greyfriars Road GJ, Cardiff North Road, and Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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